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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
2
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Tennessee collected $27,000 in a single month this year from her 45 toll bridges. The page lists broadcast timings and performer lineups for WBO-WEAF WABC and NBC networks including orchestras, choirs, drama and dance acts with varied programs and guest stars.
Warner Bros drama Alexander Hamilton starring George Arliss plays at the Opera House tonight and Saturday. The film re-creates Washington’s 1783 farewell to his troops at Rocky Hill with historical detail and dramatic impact.
The early life of Alexander Hamilton is dramatized with Washington’s farewell to his troops opening the story. Four hundred extras appear as soldiers in a vivid historical scene. Doris Kenyon June Collyer Montague Love star in the cast, with John Adolfi directing.
The Grand Theatre screens a new sound version of King Vidor’s The Big Parade, praised for its epic reach and emotional depth. John Gilbert stars as the doughboy with Renee Adoree as the French girl, delivering romance, comedy, and wartime realism with enhanced sound effects. Tonight through Saturday, matinees at 10c and 20c, evenings 15c and 25c.
Ad touts MELLO GLO powder with a French process for smoother spread and longer wear. Claims to hide tiny lines and pores, reduce shine, and suit every complexion at Grafton Drug and Chemico store.
Winston-Salem July 7 1932 Smith Reynolds tobacco heir shot himself in the head at Reynolds home with Libby Holman in the room. Doctor called it death by own action after brief investigation. Reynolds, heir to estate worth over twenty five million dollars, died at hospital at dawn.
Portsmouth Ohio July 6 Many creeks and streams rose as 24 hour rainfall spurred flood conditions across southern Ohio. The deluge dumped 4.15 inches over the weekend flooding several villages and washing out 12 small bridges in Lawrence county. Streams in Scioto and Adams counties receded, but last night’s downpour rekindled rising waters on the Ohio and Scotchers, signaling renewed flood danger.
Los Angeles July 6 The city park commission granted permission to Louis Byrns a welfare worker and former auctioneer to erect a slave block in the Los Angeles plaza as an aid to the unemployed Beginning mid day he would place candidates for jobs on the block and auction their services to the highest bidders.
In New York on July 6, persistent strength in foreign government bonds helped the securities market, despite an early dip. American Telephone recovered from a near two-point drop to 75, and by afternoon many issues showed net gains around 1 to 1.5 points as traders priced in the firmer bond tone.
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